Invacare 1026793 manual Adjusting Quad-Release Handles, And/or Out

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Adjusting Quad-Release Handles

In and/or Out

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.

1.Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle from the wheelchair.

2.Loosen the locking screw.

3.Make the following adjustments:

A.If the quad-release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter (1/4) turn clockwise.

B.If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter (1/4) turn counterclockwise.

4.Tighten the locking screw.

5.Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto the wheelchair.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

Keep locking pins clean.

6.Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.

7.Repeat the above procedures until the quad-release axle locks correctly.

Quad-Release	Locking
	Pin
Handle
	Axle Mounting Plate
	Locking Screw

FIGURE 8.4 Adjusting Quad-Release

Handles - In and/or Out

Removing the Play From the Rear Wheels

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.5.

NOTE: The adjusting nut on the quick-release axles originally performed this function.

1.With the rear wheel and quad-release axle still mounted onto the wheelchair, make the following adjustment:

•Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the quad-release axle and rear wheel.

Length

Adjustment

Screw

FIGURE 8.5 Adjusting Quad-Release

Handles - Removing the Play From the Rear

Wheels

Part No 1026793 55 Xtra™